Radiation RN

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team! This position will support the Texas Center for Proton Therapy location in Irving,TX (1501 W Royal Ln, Irving, TX 75063). This is Full-time position will work 7:00am

• 3:30pm Monday

• Friday with no weekends, call, or major holidays.

This position also offers a one-time $2,500 sign-on bonus.

This position can be a level 1, 2 or Sr based on candidate experience.

Notes from the hiring manager: This role will provide you an opportunity to work with the latest technology in cancer treatment while working alongside one of the nation's most experienced clinical teams.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

At the Texas Center for Proton Therapy you will work alongside a team of experts at the latest-generation proton therapy treatment center. We offer advanced life-saving treatment to cancer patients. We are looking for a dedicated team member who is interested in being part of an interdisciplinary team that offers hope to cancer patients.

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas. We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) do?

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.

• Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.

• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.

• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.

• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care

• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.

• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.

• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.

• As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.

• Assist patients in locating available community resources.

• Inter professional collaboration

• Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) will have the following background and experience:

Level 1:

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.

• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• 0-3 years nursing experience.

• Radiation or Oncology experience preferred.

Level 2 (in addition to level 1 requirements):

• 3-5 years nursing experience.

• Radiation or Oncology experience preferred.

Level Sr (in addition to level 1 and 2 requirements):

• Five years nursing experience.

• Radiation or Oncology experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

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